### Giuliani’s Lawyers Seek Withdrawal from Georgia Defamation Case

In a significant legal development, attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani have filed a motion to withdraw from his defense in the defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers. The motion, submitted by lawyers Kenneth Caruso and David Labkowski, comes just a day before a judge's deadline for Giuliani to hand over assets to the plaintiffs or face potential sanctions, including contempt of court.

Caruso cited fundamental disagreements with Giuliani as the reason for their withdrawal, referencing New York legal provisions that allow attorneys to step down in such circumstances. This decision appears to have been made unilaterally, as Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, noted that Giuliani was not informed by either Caruso or Labkowski about their intention to withdraw.

The case, initiated by election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, centers on Giuliani's repeated false claims about ballot fraud in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election. A jury last year ruled in favor of Freeman and Moss, awarding them $148 million in damages. Subsequently, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ordered Giuliani to transfer personal property, including his Manhattan penthouse, to the plaintiffs.

Goodman revealed that the items at risk include personal memorabilia, such as gifts from Giuliani’s childhood hero Joe DiMaggio and items from soldiers who served in Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks, as well as his only vehicle. The spokesperson expressed bewilderment over the lawyers' decision to withdraw without prior communication with Giuliani.

As the deadline looms for asset transfer, the fallout from this legal maneuvering could have significant repercussions for Giuliani, who served as lawyer to then-President Trump during the contentious post-election period. The latest developments add another layer of complexity to an already high-stakes legal battle, with potential consequences that extend beyond the courtroom.